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Harry Palmer has ended his season early with a stress reaction, unfortunate news after a brilliant run of form through the summer. World Triathlon has submitted a formal bid for triathlon to return to the Commonwealth Games at Amdavad 2030. Alanis Siffert wins the Alpe d'Huez Triathlon for the third consecutive year, an extraordinary hat trick on one of the hardest courses in the sport. She had a notable issue in T2 that could have cost her, but pulled away to win regardless. Alistair Brownlee finished second at Norseman, making defending champion Kristian Grue work hard for his title. He's no longer competing as a professional but it's great to see one of the all-time greats taking on a race like this. Looking ahead to the 70.3 World Championships in Nice, the women's field is stacked, with Lucy Charles-Barclay, Taylor Knibb, Solveig Løvseth, Laura Philipp and Kat Matthews all lining up. On the men's side, the spotlight is on Hayden Wilde as world number one and the pressure is on him to deliver, alongside Geens, Van Riel, Stornes, Blummenfelt and Iden. Ironman Kalmar is also on the radar, offering the final women's Kona qualification slots ahead of October's World Championship. SAVE 40% OFF EVERYTHING AT WWW.HUUBDESIGN.COM USING THE CODE 'Deano2026-40' To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2  Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 Tilly article: https://www.triathlete.com/culture/news/how-tilly-offord-survived-a-near-fatal-crash-and-found-her-way-back-to-triathlon/ 

Become a Supporter of The Real Science of Sport, and you get ad-free listening, an Applied Science bonus show every week, plus a seat at the best conversation in sport. All for less than a decent gel.Show notesJosh Kerr, the Commonwealth Games, a stitch explained, the Tour de France Femmes, and yet another South African schoolboy rugby doping ban. In today's show:(00:00:38) We joked before Glasgow that this might be the last Commonwealth Games we ever see, and we were wrong. They survived in a cut-down, ten sport form, with India in 2030 and interest from Nigeria and New Zealand for 2034. We debate whether a smaller, cheaper games is actually the point rather than the problem, and what it means that the BBC's sub-one-million-pound bid was rejected, leaving Josh Kerr's mile watched by 200,000 people when Eilish McColgan's 10,000m in 2022 drew six million.(00:02:37) The performances, including Emmanuel Eseme of Cameroon running 9.83 in apocalyptic rain, three women under 11 seconds, and Josh Kerr's utterly dominant 3:54 mile off a jogged first kilometre. With the fastest mile in history relative to his peers and a devastating kick, how does anyone actually beat him now, and will the 1500m world record follow? Kerr says he is flying a little close to the sun, and we explain why staying in world record shape is like sitting in the death zone on Everest.(00:24:13) Laura Muir crossed the line 16th and collapsed after a stitch at 3km, so what actually causes one? We go through exercise related transient abdominal pain, the old diaphragmatic ischaemia theory, the newer parietal peritoneum irritation explanation, why shoulder tip pain is referred pain, and the risk factors including drinking before you run, being younger, being female, and having weaker trunk muscles.(00:33:56) Ingebrigtsen returns at the Euros over 5000m off two disrupted seasons and Achilles surgery, and we're not sure it'll be the comeback people hope for.(00:44:52) The Tour de France Femmes is brewing into a genuinely great race, with time gaps after the time-trial necessitating attacking racing as the Tour heads into its hilly and mountain stages. Niewiadoma and Ferrand-Prevot in particular need to claw back big time, while Reuser defends and Vollering waits ominously in pole-position. Instead the world's media is writing about padded bras. Why does cycling always shoot itself in the foot, and why is it a headline for the women when it was an incidental for the men?(00:47:40) Tadej Pogačar's estimated VO2max of over 100 is doing the rounds, using exactly the methods Ross was hammered for using on Contador and Froome fifteen years ago. We explain the modelling, why assumptions can spit out anything between 85 and 101, and what that means for comparing Pogačar to Pantani on Alpe d'Huez.(00:55:56) The full Markéta Vondroušová decision is out, and it reads very differently to the version that had tennis players outraged. Plus a hard look at South African schools rugby, where Deon Botes is the third schoolboy banned in months, this time for a supplement his father allegedly bought for cash from a stranger outside a pharmacy with "ultimate test booster" on the box.(01:12:47) Jannik Sinner walks away from a potential clean sweep of the Masters events to play less tennis before the US Open, while Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati and extends a wrist injury layoff that has now cost him May, June, July, and half of August. Two very different answers to the same question, and one that echoes Josh Kerr's approach to racing.(01:15:00) And finally, an update on Anna's ride around Australia. Nine days, 976km, 7,940m of climbing, one chain change, and three magpie attacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John "Iffy" Trevorrow is home from his 26th Tour de France, and he reckons it's the best one he's covered. Dan grills him on the last-minute dash to France with Vazzy, the bottle feeds in 47-degree heat, and the archive punch-on clip that broke the internet on the day of Alpe d'Huez. Plus: is Pogačar's dominance killing the race or saving it, the Remco interview that got away, King Craps, Ben O'Connor's selfie moment, and where Green Edge lands next. Sign up to the free newsletter at thedetour.online before 11 August to win a signed Jayco AlUla pack.If this episode wasn't enough Detour for you, the good stuff lives at thedetour.online with deeper stories, race breakdowns, and the kind of cycling mayhem we can't fit into a clip.

Send us Fan MailSo, why is the Tour de France peloton getting faster and faster? That was the question I posed to UAE Team Emirates boss Mauro Gianetti, Geraint Thomas, and MPCC president Emily Brammeier during the race's record-smashing final week.Later in the episode, we head into the heart of the Alps, and then down onto the boulevards of Paris for an audio retrospective of the Tour's epic final weekend, featuring a chat on the Alpe d'Huez finish line with podcast alum Conor Delves, the star and creator of the acclaimed Cadel Evans play Lungs on Legs, who was busy hanging out with cycling royalty and prepping his next run of shows in the Alps.I also chatted to some British fans who made the pilgrimage to Alpe d'Huez (including one couple who'd been there for five days before the race arrived), and climbed to the roof of the Tour, the Col du Galibier, before embarking on the long, long drive back to Paris for the Tour's thrilling finale on the slopes of Montmartre and the cobbles of the Champs-Élysées. And a few celebratory end-of-Tour beers too, of course.

Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP The men's Tour de France is over for another year, and what an epic week of racing we've just seen. Pogačar might have wrapped up the overall victory early on, but some amazing battles for the green, white, and polka dot jerseys, some big shifts in the rest of the top 10 in the final week, and an unbelievable finish in Paris made this a truly memorable edition of the race.  Guys, Durbo's just finished his final Tour de France and is dialling in from a well-earned holiday to join me and Southam for this month's episode of The Race Communiqué where we're wrapping up the 2026 Tour de France.  Of course, we've been dropping weekly wrap-up podcasts on the rest days, so we start this episode by spinning through the last week of racing. Having Southam on board to give us some insight into Richard Carapaz's audacious moves on those brutal final three stages to take two stages and the polka dot jersey is another reminder of how lucky we are to have Tom and Luke take us inside the pelo each month.  A big topic of discussion over the last week of racing was the fans on Alpe d'Huez. Record-breaking numbers of spectators made the pilgrimage to the mountain, and it might have been a step too far. A brutal exit for Einer Rubio after a team car had to brake for a stumbling spectator really highlighted just how sketchy it can be up there, and hearing some of Durbo's war stories from the other end of the bunch is really eye-opening.  Of course, Durbs wrapped up his 12th and final lap of France, and he takes us through the emotions of reaching Paris for the final time.  Durbo's PeloChat takes us inside the seldom-discussed world of the grupetto. We spend a lot of the time focusing on the riders winning the bike races, but the guys at the back are probably suffering even more just to get to the finish within the time cut! Southam's call before the Tour de France about the Mega-Break was spot on, and we saw a few stages defined by absolutely massive moves with tens of riders in. In this month's Talking Tactics, Southam shares the secrets to getting into a breakaway, and just how bloody hard it can be!  Guys, there is a lot to go through in this episode. As is often the case with the Tour, there are so many different stories to follow. Get yourself comfortable Cheers, Mitch The Race Communiqué is brought to you by TrainingPeaks! Track, plan, and train smarter - just like the pros. Get 20% off TrainingPeaks Premium now at trainingpeaks.com/litp

Become a Supporter of The Real Science of Sport, and for the price of a coffee, or a gel, you get a bonus Applied episode every week, ad-free shows, and the best cycling and running community going over on Discourse.Show notesThis week we recap Tadej Pogačar's record-breaking Tour de France, and then get into the meat of it: why anti-doping leans so heavily on investigation and targeted testing, with insights from our interview with Brett Clothier, head of athletics' Athletics Integrity Unit.(02:24) Tadej Pogačar wins a fifth Tour de France in what Ross reckons is the most dominant display he has seen in any sport, and we dig into the numbers behind it, including an estimated 7 W/kg on Alpe d'Huez that obliterates Pantani's old mark, why the yellow jersey was effectively settled by stage six, and why the racing everywhere else still made it a decent watch.(13:55) The weight-loss double standard. Remco Evenepoel reportedly dropped around nine pounds for the Tour with barely a murmur, while Pauline Ferrand-Prévot's weight loss dominated the coverage last year. We ask why the reaction differs by sex, and where the line sits between periodised, medically supervised leanness and a genuine eating-disorder risk.(19:42) That Montmartre finale, with Van der Poel and Pogačar breaking clear on the last climb, van der Poel's heroic's to hold off the chasing pack, and Jasper Philipsen's remarkable judgement to "win" by not winning against his team-mate. Plus, we ponder whether the GC should really be neutralised so early on the final day? We say let them race.(32:37) The headline this week: why testing alone rarely catches the big fish, and why investigation and targeted testing do. Prompted by the furore over 2am and 5am testing at the Tour, we hear from Brett Clothier of the Athletics Integrity Unit, and explain the biological passport, the micro-dosing of EPO, fast-clearance methods, gene-doping fears, and why a genuinely "transparent" statement about a target test is close to impossible without prejudicing everyone involved.(46:26) A look ahead to the women's Tour de France, the contenders including Vollering, Blasi, Niewiadoma, Ferrand-Prévot and Reusser. With storylines galore, it features the return of a time trial, and French TV figures showing the women's race is closer to the men's than you might expect.(51:48) Are the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow still worth watching without the stars? Gareth is won over by the weightlifting, and we ask whether you really need the very best in the world to enjoy sport.(58:49) The Ultimate Championship, athletics' new 10 million dollar, three-night, TV-first format, complete with a black infield, real-time win probabilities, Mondo Duplantis on stadium DJ duty, and no country quotas. We react, and Ross pitches what he would add to the broadcast(64:16) Josh Kerr reveals how the pacing lights were slowed over the final 100 metres of his mile record to create the illusion he was beating them. Clever theatre, or are we being deceived?(67:00) And finally, Discourse member Ana sets off on a 15,000km "big lap" of Australia on her gravel bike. We wish her luck, and start plotting the data she should share with our listener community!LinksThis is the ITA statement during the Tour - it's really all they can say and expecting more is a day dream!The article on gene doping - speculative and sounds like sci-fi, but might it be happeningThe paper on micro-dosing and detection challengesPlugge on how the tests brought doping back to cyclingPreview of the TDF for WomenDetails on the World Athletics Ultimate Championships Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke Plapp is back on the pod straight off the back of the Tour de France, and we're running through everything from the final week. Plappy takes us inside Stage 21's new Montmartre circuit (better than Alpe d'Huez?), what it's actually like riding through the crowds at Alpe d'Huez when you're not racing for GC, and why this year's race stayed relatively crash-free.We break down Max's Legs Not Names and Names Not Legs rider ratings, build our Tour de France dream teams, and rank every team's tour from top tier to bottom of the class. Plus: how prize money actually gets split between riders and staff, why an Aussie WorldTour team needs to happen, a preview of the Tour de Femmes kicking off Saturday, and the usual chaos in between.Send us a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/stanleystsocial

Ulle & Rick blicken auf das spektakuläre Tour-Finale mit Alpe d'Huez, dem historischen Schlussakt in Paris und Mathieu van der Poels Triumph zurück – mit Ricks Eindrücken direkt vom Montmartre. Alle Infos, Rabattcodes und Angebote findet ihr hier: https://linktr.ee/ulleundrick Holt euch jetzt den exklusiven Saily-Deal unter saily.com/ulleundrick und erhaltet mit dem Code "ulleundrick" 15% Rabatt auf euer erstes Saily Datenpaket. Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio

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Tadej Pogačar has cemented his place in cycling history by securing his fifth Tour de France title with an incredibly dominant performance. We break down the final week of racing, including Pogačar's record-shattering climb up Alpe d'Huez and the impressive podium finishes for Remco Evenepoel and Isaac Del Toro. Plus, we recap Lorena Wiebes' clean sweep at the Women's Tour of Poland and look ahead to the upcoming Tour de France Femmes.

Week three legs are separating the field, the Alpe d'Huez debate isn't going anywhere, and the mailbag has thoughts on both. Chalk lines vs rope vs barriers, plus one photo of Pascal Ackermann that needs no further explanation. And yes, there was also a Queen Stage.In this episode:Week three legs — who's still got it, and who's cooked after three weeks of racingWorking through the mailbag on Alpe d'Huez — the good, the fair, and the "maybe don't say that" feedbackChalk lines vs rope vs barriers — trying to find the happy medium without killing the atmosphereThat Ackermann photo, and why it's the perfect encapsulation of the mountain's chaosCarapaz sets the record on the first climb out of the holes, then does it again late — third-week Carapaz is just a thing nowMads' baffling, brilliant, completely unnecessary KOM raid mid-Queen StageTadej's full-stage domestique ride for Del Toro, and Prodhomme's iconic stare-downSepp's double crash, near miss with the ravine, still smiling in the press conferenceReedy's Tour de France fantasy league shout-out, and the "Free Quinn Simmons" campaign beginsMore Aussie Uno-X funding chat — tech money still leading the raceStage 21 preview: the shortened Paris finale, wildfire disruption, Pogi and MVDP going long again

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin discuss Richard Carapaz's incredible stage win on the race's second finish atop Alpe d'Huez, Mads Pedersen's ride to get into the breakaway yet again to add to his Green lead, and Tadej Pogačar working to get his UAE teammate Isaac del Toro on the podium. Johan also gives grades for each GC contender, previews tomorrow's altered Stage 21, and gives their picks for the stage win. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: https://access.wedu.team Hims: For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/THEMOVE Tifosi Optics: Use promo code THEMOVE at https://tifosioptics.com/discount/THEMOVE KetoneAid: Go to http://KetoneAid.Com/THEMOVE for 15% off Blueprint: Science-backed, precision-dosed, no BS. For a limited time only, our listeners get 20% off + free shipping at https://blueprint.bryanjohnson.com by using code THEMOVE at checkout. That's code THEMOVE at https://blueprint.bryanjohnson.com for 20% off.  After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you. Nextbets: Use our special link to see where you can bet in your area and claim the best sign-up offers https://nxtbets.com/betoutcomes/ Ventum: Use code TheMove10 for 10% off anything at: https://ventumracing.com/

Lance, George, Sir Bradley, and Spencer Martin (aka The Professor) discuss Richard Carapaz's incredible stage win on the Tour's second trip up Alpe d'Huez, which saw him get his second stage win of this Tour and seal the King of the Mountain Classification. They also break down yet another Mads Pedersen move to get over a massive climb in the breakaway to pile on his Green Jersey lead, and UAE's successful attempt to get two riders on the overall podium, as Remco continued to consolidate his second place overall. They also preview Sunday's stage in Paris, wonder how the passes of Montmartre will shape the race, and take listener calls before answering yesterday's Ventum trivia with a new question to close. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: https://access.wedu.team   Ekoi: https://www.ekoi.com/en-us/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=podcast-weedu_us Helix Sleep: Go to https://helixsleep.com/themove for 27% Off Sitewide Huckberry: Some of our favorite products found at: https://huckberry.com/themove Ventum: Use code TheMove10 for 10% off anything at: https://ventumracing.com/ Eight Sleep: Use code THEMOVE at https://eightsleep.com/themove for up to $350 off. 30 days to try it at home. Free returns if it's not for you. Hyperice: Get 15% off Hyperice products now with code THEMOVE15 https://Hyperice.com

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Richard Carapaz produced a stunning ride to win the Tour de France's ultimate queen stage on Alpe d'Huez, completing a brilliant final week by taking his second victory of the race and sealing the polka-dot jersey. But the Ecuadorian's triumph came after a dramatic finale, with Sepp Kuss looking destined for a famous stage win before crashing twice on the descent into the finish and seeing his hopes disappear. We break down a brutal day in the Alps, from the huge 5,600 metres of climbing to the battle for the breakaway, as Kuss, Carapaz, Jai Hindley and others fought for the stage victory on the final climbs. After Kuss' heartbreak, Carapaz seized the opportunity and powered clear to claim a memorable win on one of the Tour's most iconic climbs. Mads Pedersen once again showed his trademark panache, fighting his way into the breakaway and securing the points needed to all but seal the green jersey. The Dane's willingness to attack even on the toughest mountain stages underlined one of the most impressive points-classification rides in recent Tour history. Behind, Tadej Pogačar swapped his usual attacking role for that of super-domestique, setting the pace on the Galibier and the final climbs to protect UAE Team Emirates-XRG teammate Isaac Del Toro's third place on GC. The yellow jersey sacrificed his own ambitions of another stage win to help his teammate, creating one of the most fascinating moments of the race. We also discuss Paul Seixas' superb ride to defend fourth place overall, the French teenager continuing to announce himself as one of cycling's brightest future stars, while Remco Evenepoel launched a late move in search of victory and strengthened his grip on second place. Ned Boulting and Lizzie Deignan Breakdown Stage 20 of the Tour de France 2026.

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Stefan, Laurens en Johnny gaan verder. De mannen hebben een zware ochtend na hun lange dag feest op de Alpe d'Huez - de studenten praten na. Het record van Pantani wordt nog een keer aangehaald en over Tadej zijn ze duidelijk: het is een resultaat van de vooruitgang, een exceptioneel talent. Op de agenda vandaag een experiment qua parcours, een soort Marmotte alternatief. De Télégraphe, de Galibier, een staartje Alpe d'Huez… de renners kunnen zich opmaken voor de laatste zware dag van de Tour. En nu hopen dat Tadej voor de witte trui van Isaac wil gaan rijden, zodat we wellicht een iets spannender koersverloop krijgen. Wint er een klassementsman? Of krijgen we een wedstrijd in een wedstrijd? We gaan het allemaal beleven vandaag. Je hoort het allemaal in de Live Slow Ride Fast podcast.

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Send us Fan MailAlpe d'Huez doesn't forgive anyone, and that's exactly why this day hit so hard. We're back with our Tour de France daily recap, breaking down a mountain stage that looks short on paper but feels enormous once the climbing begins. The breakaway forms, the chase groups fracture, and with about 10 miles left the yellow jersey sits minutes back. Then Tadej Pogacar hits a gear that makes the gap feel imaginary, picking riders off one by one and turning a messy finale into a clean, terrifying display of climbing control.We talk through what made the move so decisive, from timing and pacing to how the road itself shapes the racing. Alpe d'Huez's 21 numbered switchbacks create natural reset points and launch pads, and we dig into why those hairpins matter when everyone is on the limit. We also highlight Adam Yates's bounce-back ride, how a teammate's pull can steady the effort on the steepest ramps, and what it looks like when the best climber in the race treats a legendary ascent like a rehearsal.There's history baked into every corner here, including Dutch Corner and the way fans transform the mountain into a tunnel of noise. That energy can be electric, but it can also get dangerous. We cover the late crash involving a support vehicle braking to avoid spectators, and why crowd control becomes part of the conversation every time the Tour de France returns to its most iconic climbs. With the overall win and key jerseys looking close to locked, we're also watching the real remaining drama: who takes second and third on the general classification podium.If you're following the Tour, love cycling strategy, or just want a fast, lively breakdown of the biggest moments, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a riding buddy, and leave us a review so more fans find the show.Support the showAdam and Michael's friendship has grown through years of shared miles, challenges, and laughter on the bike. Their passion for cycling has carried them through life's twists and turns, creating a bond full of stories, jokes, and unforgettable rides. In their podcast, they bring that same spirit to the mic—sharing adventures, trading banter, and welcoming listeners into their cycling community. Whether tackling steep climbs or cruising open roads, their conversations capture the fun, friendship, and freedom that cycling brings. Tune in for stories that celebrate the ride and the camaraderie that makes it unforgettable.and Remember,It's a Great Day for a Bike Ride!https://www.facebook.com/cyclingmenofleisurehttps://cyclingmenofleisure.com/https://www.cyclingmenofleisurepodcast.com

Escucha la retransmisión de la 20ª etapa del Tour de Francia entre Le Bourg d'Oisans y Alpe d'Huez.

Escucha la retransmisión de la 20ª etapa del Tour de Francia entre Le Bourg d'Oisans y Alpe d'Huez y la clasificación del GP de Hungría de Fórmula 1. Protagonista Juan Ayuso.

Genuinely one of the wildest days of the Tour — a stacked breakaway, a three-way GC battle up the road, and a mountain scene so chaotic it's sparked a real debate about barriers, cars, and the future of racing on Alpe d'Huez. Plus Max stays up staring at the ceiling and lives to tell the tale.In this episode:Full breakdown of the breakaway carnage and who actually had legsDomestique of the stage debate — Groschartner vs Amaral vs PolittThe three-way sprint for the ages: poker faces, hot heads, and who actually deserved itWhy Alex thinks the chaos on Alp d'Huez is a feature, not a bug — and the case against barriersThe Rubio crash, the car problem, and what could genuinely be fixed without ruining the magicCarapaz takes polka dot, Del Toro extends the white jersey gap, Ayuso's disaster dayDomestique-turned-GC-riser chat: is Voisard really the 11th best climber, or just the 11th guy still trying?More Aussie Uno-X team dreaming, plus a Tour de Femmes podcast updateStage 20 preview: the Queen Stage, back-to-back Alpe d'Huez finishesPrizes galore as the finish line approaches — Café du Cycliste kit up for grabs

Konflikt na Bližnjem vzhodu se širi in zaostruje. Savdska Arabija je sinoči izvedla napade na pristaniško mesto Hodajda in druge cilje v Jemnu, ki jih nadzirajo uporniški hutijevci. V Rdečem morju pa naj bi bila napadena savdska ladja. O novih obstreljevanjih poročajo tudi iz Hormuške ožine. Po poročanju iranskih medijev je ameriška vojska v Omanskem zalivu napadla tanker. Ameriški predsednik Donald Trump je sicer sinoči dejal, da se ZDA pogovarjajo z Iranom o končanju konflikta, vendar Teheran še ni pripravljen na sporazum. V oddaji tudi o tem: - Vlada sprejela ukrepe za ublažitev rasti cen goriv - V Franciji in Španiji zaradi obsežnih požarov evakuirali več kot 200 tisoč ljudi - Po veličastni zmagi na Alpe d'Huezu pred Pogačarjem še kraljevska etapa na Touru

Terwijl Sepp Kuss in gewonnen positie niet één, maar twee keer onderuit ging, greep Richard Carapaz misschien wel de mooiste zege uit zijn carrière. In de bolletjestrui won hij de koninginnenrit op Alpe d'Huez. Een iconischer beeld bestaat er bijna niet. In een nieuwe aflevering van In Het Wiel gaat het vooral over de pech van Visma. Staan de valpartijen van Kuss symbool voor de Tour van de Nederlandse ploeg? Niek Goedvolk bespreekt het met Roxane Knetemann en wielerverslaggever Marijn Abbenhuijs. Verder gaat het over de strijd om het wit tussen Isaac del Toro en Paul Seixas. Wie van de twee wordt over een paar jaar de troonopvolger van Tadej Pogacar? Of is het misschien toch Remco Evenepoel? De olympisch kampioen bevestigde in deze Tour dat hij ook als klassementsrenner tot de absolute wereldtop behoort. Luisteren maar! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin discuss Tadej Pogačar stamping his authority on the 2026 Tour with a historic stage win atop Alpe d'Huez, where it leaves the GC, and Mads Pedersen's ride to get into the breakaway to seal Green. They also debate where Remco Evenepoel goes from here, whether Pogačar's ride was the best-ever climbing performance, and preview tomorrow's brutal Stage 20 and give their picks for the stage win. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: https://access.wedu.team Gusto: Try Gusto today at https://gusto.com/themove, and get three months free when you run your first payroll. That's three months of free payroll at https://gusto.com/themove Lagoon: Use code MOVE for 15% off at https://LagoonSleep.com/THEMOVE Blueprint: Science-backed, precision-dosed, no BS. For a limited time only, our listeners get 20% off + free shipping at https://blueprint.bryanjohnson.com by using code THEMOVE at checkout. That's code THEMOVE at https://blueprint.bryanjohnson.com for 20% off.  After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you. Nextbets: Use our special link to see where you can bet in your area and claim the best sign-up offers https://nxtbets.com/betoutcomes/ Ventum: Use code TheMove10 for 10% off anything at: https://ventumracing.com/

Lance, George, Sir Bradley, and Spencer Martin (aka The Professor) break down Tadej Pogačar's stage win on Alpe d'Huez with a record-setting performance and how the GC shaped up in the chase group behind. They also discuss Mads Pedersen's incredible performance to get into the breakaway yet again to seal Green, and preview tomorrow's monster stage through the Alps and how the dynamics of the race could dictate the stage winner, and take listener calls before answering yesterday's Ventum trivia with a new question to close. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: https://access.wedu.team Ekoi: https://www.ekoi.com/en-us/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=podcast-weedu_us LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://DrinkLMNT.com/TheMove Kineon: Use code THEMOVE for $50 off or go to https://kineon.io/THEMOVE Ventum: Use code TheMove10 for 10% off anything at: https://ventumracing.com/ Eight Sleep: Use code THEMOVE at https://eightsleep.com/themove for up to $350 off. 30 days to try it at home. Free returns if it's not for you. Hyperice: Get 15% off Hyperice products now with code THEMOVE15 https://Hyperice.com

Today on the show: Tadej Pogačar won atop Alpe d'Huez and, crucially, did not poop himself as far as we know, despite wearing the black shorts again.If you want to get Golden Hour and After Dark for the rest of the month, then Spin Cycle listeners get 25% off when you sign up for Escape Collective here.Already a member? Get the member feed here to listen to every full-length episode.

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Stage 19 of the 2026 Tour de France delivered one of the greatest spectacles in modern cycling. A 127.9km mountain stage from Gap to Alpe d'Huez, with 3,500 metres of climbing, always promised fireworks, but what unfolded on the Tour's most iconic climb exceeded every expectation. Richard Carapaz, Lenny Martinez and Sepp Kuss looked set to fight for the stage after an elite breakaway survived deep into the final ascent. But behind them, Tadej Pogačar had other ideas. Launching a devastating attack from the GC group, he rode alone up Alpe d'Huez, hunting down the breakaway one rider at a time before attacking again inside the final kilometre to claim one of the most memorable victories of his career. He didn't just win on cycling's most famous climb, he set the fastest ever ascent of Alpe d'Huez. It was a performance that felt almost impossible to comprehend. Was this the greatest ride of Pogačar's career? Is it one of the finest individual performances the Tour de France has ever witnessed? We break down every moment of an unforgettable afternoon in the Alps. We also discuss Carapaz's remarkable back-to-back mountain raids, Lenny Martinez's outstanding ride into second place, Remco Evenepoel strengthening his grip on second overall, and how the battles for the podium and polka-dot jersey have been transformed heading into the final weekend. Carapaz's efforts also moved him into the lead of the King of the Mountains competition, setting up a thrilling fight for the jersey. Ned Boulting and David Millar Breakdown Stage 19 of the Tour de France 2026.

Stefan, Laurens en Johnny gaan verder. Vanaf een 40% steile alpenweide. Gek-ken-huis op de Alpe d'Huez vandaag, maar wat hebben de heren genoten. Renner voor renner in levende lijve kunnen bewonderen, aanmoedigen, en zelfs duwen. Gelukkig hebben ze de koers ook kunnen volgen vanaf de schermpjes, waardoor geen enkel moment ze is ontgaan: van de interview toneelstukjes bij UAE, Evenepoel die vriend en vijand verbaast, de fenomenale strijd om de groene en witte trui, en natuurlijk: Pogacar. Wat kunnen de mannen hier nu over zeggen? 1,5 minuut sneller dan Pantani, tegen deze man is in principe niks te beginnen. Ze kunnen er enkel bewondering over uitspreken.En hoe zit het nou met het wonderkind Seixas? Je hoort het allemaal in de Live Slow Ride Fast podcast.

Stefan, Laurens en Johnny gaan verder. Vandaag is het FEEST! Want de heren gaan naar de Alpe d'Huez. Dagenlang gaat het nergens anders over. Het logistieke draaiboek is inmiddels bijna net zo dik als het routeboek van de Tour. Het wordt een relatief snelle rit, met wind in de poeperd, en mogelijke stress voor het behalen van het tijdslimiet voor sommige renners. “Eigenlijk is vandaag één lange finale.” Wat speelt er bij UAE? Gaat Decathlon de boel openbreken voor Seixas? Welke ploegen rijden voor de etappe, welke voor het klassement? Droomt iemand als Evenepoel of Seixas nog van het hoogste treetje in Parijs? Alle ingrediënten zijn aanwezig voor een machtig mooie dag. Een iconische klim, duizenden supporters en een etappe die alle kanten op kan. Allez on y va!En hoe zat het nou met die karma voor Tim Wellens? Je hoort het allemaal in de Live Slow Ride Fast podcast.

E' arrivato ufficialmente il No di Pep Guardiola alla Nazionale Italiana. E' arrivato dopo che, nella conferenza stampa di presentazione di Maldini e Leonardo in Lega Calcio, questi ultimi avevano ancora tenuto viva la speranza. Ma in quanti ci credevano davvero? Il commento è di Fabrizio Roncone, giornalista ed editorialista del Corriere della Sera.Facciamo ancora un salto indietro al Mondiale appena concluso insieme al critico televisivo Antonio Dipollina: tra Half Time Show e Adani scatenato è piaciuto lo spettacolo ai telespettatori?Concludiamo col Tour de France che oggi arriva all'Alpe d'Huez che, tra oggi e domani sarà affrontata due volte come arrivo di tappa. Convocato il nostro Pier Augusto Stagi.

Send us Fan MailA single late attack can win a Tour de France stage, but a wave of illness can threaten an entire campaign. After an Alpine Stage 18 packed with climbing and chaos, we break down how Richard Carapaz nailed the timing on the final climb, cracked the day wide open, and rode away to a statement win. We also talk through why the GC group looked unusually conservative, and what it means when the top contenders choose patience over panic with only a few days left.Then the conversation shifts to the real drama brewing inside UAE Team Emirates. We unpack the stomach and flu-like issues affecting key riders, including Brandon McNulty's difficult day and eventual abandon, plus Tim Wellens fighting just to stay inside the time limit. That becomes the perfect launching point to explain Tour de France team tactics in plain language: why domestiques matter, how leaders get protected, and what a “strong rider on paper” loses when the support network starts disappearing.We wrap by looking ahead to Stage 19 and the legendary Alpe d'Huez: a shorter, more explosive day where attacks can fly and pacing mistakes get punished in every hairpin. We also clarify the OTL outside the time limit rule and how officials can apply discretion when the race turns brutal. Subscribe, share this with a cycling fan, and leave a review if you're enjoying the daily breakdowns. What's your call for Alpe d'Huez: bold long-range move or controlled GC defense?Support the showAdam and Michael's friendship has grown through years of shared miles, challenges, and laughter on the bike. Their passion for cycling has carried them through life's twists and turns, creating a bond full of stories, jokes, and unforgettable rides. In their podcast, they bring that same spirit to the mic—sharing adventures, trading banter, and welcoming listeners into their cycling community. Whether tackling steep climbs or cruising open roads, their conversations capture the fun, friendship, and freedom that cycling brings. Tune in for stories that celebrate the ride and the camaraderie that makes it unforgettable.and Remember,It's a Great Day for a Bike Ride!https://www.facebook.com/cyclingmenofleisurehttps://cyclingmenofleisure.com/https://www.cyclingmenofleisurepodcast.com

Escucha la retransmisión de la 19ª etapa del Tour de Francia entre Gap y Alpe d'Huez. Protagonistas Javier Romo y Abel Balderstone

C'est un col mythique. Un col que tout grimpeur rêve de remporter un jour. Tadej Pogacar ne l'avait jamais fait, c'est désormais du passé. Ce vendredi, pour la première des deux arrivées à l'Alpe d'Huez, il s'est imposé, en battant le record d'ascension de Marco Pantani.   Le maillot jaune assoit un peu plus sa domination sur ce Tour de France et a douché tous les espoirs de victoire de Richard Carapaz et Lenny Martinez. Paul Seixas a de son côté perdu quelques semaines sur Isaac Del Toro et devrait jouer son va-tout sur la 20e étape demain.

Chaos en een klimrecord op de Alpe d'Huez. Op een bomvolle Nederlandse berg verpulvert een ontketende Tadej Pogacar de 31 jaar oude toptijd van Marco Pantani. De geletruidrager is bijna anderhalve minuut sneller dan Il Pirata in 1995. Na afloop zegt Pogacar dat hij niet wist wat het record van Pantani was. Maar geloven we dat? Natuurlijk niet. In een nieuwe aflevering van In Het Wiel bespreekt Niek Goedvolk dat met Roxane Knetemann en wielerverslaggever Daniël Dwarswaard. Daarnaast gaat het over de enorme drukte op de Alpe d'Huez. Is het met zoveel mensen op de slotklim nog wel verantwoord? Wachten we niet op een keer dat het écht gruwelijk misgaat? En wat zijn de mogelijke oplossingen? Waarom wordt de klim niet volledig afgezet met hekken? Of is entreegeld een optie? Genoeg om over te discussiëren in een nieuwe aflevering van In Het Wiel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

¡Otro día de exhibición total de Tadej Pogacar! Si él quiere ganar... ¡Ganará! Destroza el récord de Alpe D'Huez con una subida legendaria para llevarse la victoria. ️ Presenta: Alberto Marcos. ¿Quieres ser el mejor oyente de La Bicicleta Podcast? Retomamos nuestra actividad en Patreon. Allí puedes apoyarnos desde tan solo 1,5€ al mes. Puedes disfrutar de contenidos exclusivos: https://patreon.com/LaBicicletaPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Síguenos en redes sociales: Twiter: @podcastLBC Instagram: @LaBicicletaPodcast TikTok: @LaBicicletaPodcast Instagram: @amarcosgallego TikTok: @amarcosgallego YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZPuzTB6PXX363rL2CRju3w Escúchanos en Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FgUyioG97fwjEh5yXJETh?si=a0090831798c4d0d ¿Te gustaría anunciarte en este podcast?: https://advoices.com/la-bicicleta-podcast ⚠️ ¿Quieres ayudarnos? Puedes contribuir y convertirte en mecenas de La Bicicleta Podcast en Patreon. Desde 1,50€ al mes puedes ayudar a que sigamos aquí contigo cada día: https://patreon.com/LaBicicletaPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Únete al canal de Telegram: https://t.me/boost/LaBicicletaPodcast

Lance, George, Sir Bradley, and Spencer Martin (aka The Professor) break down Richard Carapaz's stage win from the breakaway and Mads Pedersen's incredible move to get into the move to pick up the intermediate sprint points. They also wonder why the GC contenders were racing so passively with just three days remaining to Paris, preview tomorrow's massive stage to Alpe d'Huez, and take listener calls before answering yesterday's Ventum trivia with a new question to close. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: https://access.wedu.team Ekoi: https://www.ekoi.com/en-us/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=podcast-weedu_us Kineon: Use code THEMOVE for $50 off or go to https://kineon.io/THEMOVE DraftKings: New DraftKings customers, sign up with code THEMOVE spend five bucks to get two hundred in rewards within 21 days. That's code THEMOVE. In Partnership with DraftKings. Ventum: Use code TheMove10 for 10% off anything at: https://ventumracing.com/ Eight Sleep: Use code THEMOVE at https://eightsleep.com/themove for up to $350 off. 30 days to try it at home. Free returns if it's not for you.

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin discuss Richard Carapaz's stage win,  Mads Pedersen's storming ride to nearly seal Green, and how UAE continues to pay for their efforts earlier in this race. They also preview tomorrow's critical set piece stage to Alpe d'Huez, give their picks for the stage win, and wonder if we will see a record-breaking ascent from Tadej Pogačar. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: https://access.wedu.team Hims: For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/THEMOVE KetoneAid: Go to http://KetoneAid.Com/THEMOVE for 15% off Nextbets: Use our special link to see where you can bet in your area and claim the best sign-up offers https://nxtbets.com/betoutcomes/ Ventum: Use code TheMove10 for 10% off anything at: https://ventumracing.com/

Look deeper, Alex — Max wants his flowers. Sore leg, black nicks, an unconvincing podium smile. Gross Hartner suddenly does it all. Parapant's 11-0 in polka dot sprints and nobody can explain why Carapaz keeps trying. Mauro Schmid, absolute bargain. Feud with the rivals, officially over.In this episode:"Look deeper, Alex" — the receipts get read into the recordSore leg, black nicks, unconvincing smile — reading between the linesGross Hartner's biggest role of the Tour, almost by accidentTrek's rethink pays off, Quinn's contract future, an unsolicited EF pitchParapant 11, Carapaz 0 — the KOM sprint saga continuesMauro Schmid, bargain of the centuryMedia manager gossip, Escape Collective, ending the feudPlappy's parents drop by, more Aussie Uno-X talk"The boys club doesn't want you in it, Remco" — four battles brewing for Alpe d'HuezLast pair of Tour de France edition Oakleys up for grabs

A genuinely wild green jersey day — Trek let a 40-point lead shrink to 7 in the space of one stage, while a mystery illness in the UAE camp opens the door for Red Bull to make a real move. Plus Max makes his TV debut alongside Mick Molloy and the Aussie Uno-X sponsorship pitch takes a turn into tax policy.In this episode:How Trek's tactical brain fade let the break slip away with no green jersey coverWhispers of a stomach bug in the UAE bus — is tomorrow a Red Bull day?A standout ride from one of the break's strongest engines, fighting back from being dropped to finish 2ndWhy the equal-hotel-star-rating rule exists (or doesn't), and Ineos' old caravan-era workaroundJordan Jegat quietly consolidating a top-10 GC spot nobody's talking aboutMax's Front Bar debut with Mick Molloy, and the ongoing chase for airtime on Triple MMore Aussie Uno-X sponsorship brainstorming: tech money vs mining vs a straight-up new taxA packed batch of listener voice notes, including a Frio fantasy league callbackStage 18 preview: the last realistic breakaway chance before back-to-back Alpe d'Huez finishesTonight's prize: a full Café du Cycliste kit

A wild one from the mountains — Carapaz nearly stole the stage before Vingegaard, of all people, paced Pogačar back into contention. Alex and Max break down a genuinely funny piece of race tactics, a big GC shakeup, and one more sad Charmig update before previewing a brand new climb for Stage 15.In this episode:How Vingegaard's high-pace gamble backfired and gifted Pogačar and Del Toro a one-twoDecathlon's surprise move to burn UAE's domestiques mid-stageRemco's rescue mission for Lipowitz and Ayuso, and what it means for the podium battleParet-Peintre and Carapaz emerging as the real threats in the mountains classificationCharmig's heartbreaking time-cut elimination, and another Alpecin withdrawalThe ongoing "old Green Edge energy" storyline after Jayco's win, and more fuel for the Aussie team pitchMerch envy — why isn't there a Vice Struffer or Uno-X t-shirt stand at every stage?Listener voice notes continue, plus a proposed Alpe d'Huez shoey on Dutch CornerStage 15 preview: a brand new HC summit finish at Plateau de SolaisonTonight's prize: a Pillar Performance starter pack up for grabs

Stefan en Laurens gaan verder. Nieuwe rit, nieuwe kansen. Het beloofd een prachtige dag te worden: niet alleen voor de koers (want: mytisch en loodzwaar) maar ook voor Stefan en Laurens als toeschouwers. Want er gaat eindelijk weer koers gekeken worden ‘in het echie'. Generale voor de Alpe h'Huez. Veel vragen, nog weinig antwoorden: Wie gaat er demarreren? Gaat Visma | Lease a Bike nog wel echt steeds voor de Tour winst? Wat moet de tactiek van de Killer Bees worden en wat absoluut niet? Gaat er een vlucht komen? Hoe vecht je als ploeg tegen de pk's van UAE?En hoe zat het nou met Tadej die wat glazig voor zich uitkeek? Je hoort het allemaal in de Live Slow Ride Fast podcast.

Stefan, Laurens en Thomas gaan verder. Vandaag de koers dan éindelijk van dichtbij: gewapend met een koelbox, rosé, een worstie, een kaasie en stoeltjes - kortom: alles wat een mens nodig heeft, en Laurens in het bijzonder. Een generale repetitie voor de Alpe d'Huez. Gevolgd door een welverdiend Tourtukje en de finale op groot scherm.Na 180 kilometer snelwandelen naar Bergerac verschijnt Tim Merlier precies op tijd ten tonele. “Als een duiveltje uit een doosje,” concluderen de heren: simpelweg een paar procent beter dan de rest. Ook Alpecin Premier Tech gaat nog even onder het vergrootglas: van vermogen en nog geen goede lead-out, naar wél een goede lead-out maar geen vermogen. En natuurlijk wordt het Live Slow Ride Fast reglement weer uit de binnenzak getrokken: Jonas rijdt met een roze fietscomputer en Frank van den Broek bewijst dat een loswapperend rugnummer geen probleem is, maar een interessante uitdaging. Last but not least: big Liam Slock!En hoe zit het nou met die Pakistaanse waterbadjes? Je hoort het allemaal in de Live Slow Ride Fast podcast.

As Part two of Fr. John's three-part French cycling-pilgrimage series, this week's episode introduces the life of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and the apparitions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Under the theme of the ardent and fiery love of God, it is paired with the Alpe d'Huez - the most iconic climb of the Tour de France, featured in the coming weeks of this year's tour.

This week on the GCN Show, we're looking at how a relatively unknown amateur rider seemingly smashed Marco Pantani's legendary Alpe d'Huez climbing record, and exploring whether everyday cyclists with a specific focus could actually climb faster than the pros. We also bring you the latest tech news from the Tour de France, discuss Sam Laidlow's jaw-dropping long-course triathlon world record, and introduce our brand new eyewear partner!

Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP   Here we go, guys: It's Tour de France time. The big one starts on Saturday, so I sat down with Durbo and Southam for a special EMERGENCY PODCAST to preview the 2026 edition of the race. Who better to preview the biggest race of the season with than two guys who are going to be there; Southam in the team car as a sports director for EF Education Easypost, and Durbo riding his 12th and final Tour de France for Greenedge.    Kicking off this weekend with a team time trial in Barcelona, the race then heads up through the Catalan roads that Luke and I trained on together when I was across in Europe. This may be the Tour de France, but this is basically a home stage for Girona resident Durbs. From there, the Tour crosses the Pyrenees into France and - although there are a few big mountains in the first two weeks of the race - the route this year is very back heavy, climaxing with not just one, but TWO ascents of the infamous Alpe d'Huez. After 20 brutal days of racing, the pelo jet across to Paris for the awesome new final stage with the cobbled climb of Montmarte to draw the curtain down on another Tour de France.    Of course, as well as the big preview we have our regular segments. In PeloChat Durbo's asking the question; is it worth going to the traditional Tour de France warm up races any more? More and more riders are favouring training camps over racing to get a better quality build without the risk of crashing, picking up an injury, or just totally rooting yourself before the big show in July, but what's the best way to prepare for the Tour?   Over in Talking Tactics, Southam's diving into where that tipping point in GC is for riders just underneath the top tier favourites. Where do they have to be sitting in the top 10 or 20 before they decide to sit up, let the overall go, and head up the road in breakaways in search of a stage win. The likes of Pidcock, Ayuso, Lipowitz, and more who could stretch for a podium if everything goes there way, but could really turn the race on it's head if they decide to go for stages.   The Communiquiz is a super simple quickfire from quizmaster Durbo; which teams ride which bikes. I won't spoil the results for you on this one, but let's just say Southam spends a lot of his time in amongst the bunch looking at their bikes, and I…don't.   Who's riding? Who are the favourites? What are the stages like? How will the race unfold? What are our predictions? Tom, Luke and I discuss all of these questions, and more in this special emergency ep.    Listen to this episode and get yourself ready for three weeks of baguettes, berets, wine, beautiful countryside, sunshine…oh, and a bloody big bike race too!   Cheers, Mitch   The Race Communiqué is brought to you by TrainingPeaks! Track, plan, and train smarter - just like the pros. Get 20% off TrainingPeaks Premium now at trainingpeaks.com/litp

The biggest race in cycling is here. With just days to go until the 2026 Tour de France rolls out from Barcelona, Ned Boulting, David Millar, Lizzie Deignan and Pete Kennaugh break down everything you need to know ahead of this year's race. Can Tadej Pogačar make history with a fifth Tour de France title and join the legendary ranks of Anquetil, Merckx, Hinault and Indurain? And if he does, is there anyone in the current peloton capable of stopping him? The team dives into this year's route - from the opening team time trial in Barcelona to brutal mountain stages featuring Alpe d'Huez, the Galibier and the Tourmalet - and debates how the parcours could shape the battle for yellow. They also analyse the stacked start list: UAE's powerhouse squad, Visma's bold Giro-to-Tour strategy, Remco Evenepoel and Red Bull's options, and Lidl-Trek's hunt for stage wins. Plus, David, Lizzie and Pete share their own Tour de France experiences from wearing yellow and riding as a domestique to what it really takes to survive the biggest race in the world. And this year, For The Love Of Cycling is on the road. Ned and David will be bringing you daily post-stage episodes from across France, recording from the race itself and bringing you closer to the Tour than ever before. Subscribe now and follow For The Love Of Cycling for daily Tour de France coverage throughout July.